Do you know where this is?

This photograph from 1884 would make a great historical postcard of Worcester.

Take note of the old street light to the right.

Back in the day, street lighting was fueled by a liquid gas derived from coal, and most American and European streets were manually gas lit by the early 19th century. Gas lighting for streets gave way to low-pressure sodium and high-pressure mercury lighting in the 1930s.

The two buildings to the left once housed, respectively, the city’s Post Office and the quarters for local Freemasons.

Postal services, including city mail distribution, were moved many years later to Federal Square, to the structure that now houses the U.S. courthouse, as well as other federal offices.

Meanwhile, Worcester Masons met at this location for almost 50 years before moving to their present temple building on Ionic Avenue, which was constructed for use by a number of Masonic bodies.

The history of Masons in Worcester dates back to March 11, 1793, when the Morning Star Lodge was instituted.

Worcester printer and American patriot Isaiah Thomas served as the lodge’s first worshipful master.

Lodge membership prospered quickly and applications were received from folks living in adjoining towns, as well as city residents.

Many of Central Massachusetts’ most prominent political and business leaders joined.

Can you guess the location featured in today’s photograph?

Need some clues?

The buildings, which once served the postal agency and the masons, were razed many years ago.

The street is also on a hill and is located in Worcester’s central business district.

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